The Barbers Manual by A. B. Moler

**coldcut** · 03-22-2011, 04:02 AM

I just read the shaving section of The Barbers Manual by A. B. Moler Its soo cool sooo well written its worth checkin out for sure

**WebsII** · 03-24-2011, 01:37 AM

Is this a personally owned book, or something available online to peruse? If so, linky???

**coldcut** · 03-24-2011, 03:29 AM

oh sorry here's where I viewed it
The barbers' manual (Open Library)

**Maxi** · 03-24-2011, 11:04 AM

You bet. I have the 1950 copy of the Standardized Barber's Manual on my book shelf. Lots of good info, especially on stropping.

**sinnfein** · 03-26-2011, 01:12 AM

i got a copy for my kindle a few days ago and haven't gotten around to reading it yet but will be stuck in a hotel for the next week so i should have plenty of time,

-dan-

**coldcut** · 03-26-2011, 02:03 AM

Originally Posted by sinnfein

i got a copy for my kindle a few days ago and haven't gotten around to reading it yet but will be stuck in a hotel for the next week so i should have plenty of time,

-dan-

Its well worth it!..I like how much they talk about the customers comfort is very important... its really cool

**Firefighter2** · 03-26-2011, 02:53 AM

Thank you for posting the link, I'm glad I read it! Interesting footnote on page 23:
Prediction
Neither a lather brush nor a mug will be used in the barber shop of 1930.

**coldcut** · 03-26-2011, 04:15 AM

Originally Posted by Firefighter2

Thank you for posting the link, I'm glad I read it! Interesting footnote on page 23:
Prediction
Neither a lather brush nor a mug will be used in the barber shop of 1930.

No prob at all you are welcome!!... I love this kind of stuff.... I wonder what they were going to replace the mug and brush with???... canned gooo?

**eTom** · 03-26-2011, 07:56 AM

Thanks for sharing this link.

**KalgoorlieBoi** · 03-26-2011, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by coldcut

I wonder what they were going to replace the mug and brush with???... canned gooo?

maybe those automatic lather makers?

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